30 Romantic Gift Ideas For Your Girlfriend
Make her go "awwww."
getty That special lady in your life deserves some love, whether it's around the holidays or just a week day. And because she's such an important part of your life, show her just how important she is with romantic gifts.
But how do you show her? Flowers or candy are great, of course, but they aren't that original. In fact, most of those gift ideas are overdone, and women appreciate a little more effort, right?
The best romantic gifts for your girlfriend are personal, unique, and show that you really pay attention to what she's interested in, be it pretty jewelry, a stylish bag, or brilliant skincare. But where do you start?
Thankfully, this gift guide has the perfect gifts for your girlfriend.
Beauty/Style and Wellness
1. Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves
Sleek leather gloves lined with decadently cozy cashmere feature touchscreen-compatible fingertips to keep you connected in the cold.
(Nordstrom, $74.25)
2. Olive & Cocoa 'Loved' Silver Circle Necklace
This tiny word says it all and she'll be thrilled to see it in writing. Hand engraved with the word “loved," a petite sterling silver charm measuring approximately 1/2" in diameter hangs from a delicate sterling silver chain with a spring ring closure. Necklace measures 18" in length and comes gift wrapped in a hand crafted wood crate with ribbon.
(Olive and Cocoa, $104)
3. Personalized Blissful Heart Bracelet
This gorgeous open heart bracelet offers a beautiful way to commemorate your love. This bracelet will be uniquely hers as you can personalize it with his and her names, anniversary dates, or another meaningful message. Finished with a hammered cable link chain, a Czech glass bead, and a freshwater peacock pearl, it fits up to 9 characters on each side, and is available in gold and silver finish.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
4. Jemma Sands Love Intention Kit
This gorgeous gift box includes a natural rose quartz, the brand’s signature WILD candle, and a natural shell filled with palo santo sticks, dried sage and natural crystal quartz. This box is specifically curated to bring loving energy to the recipient, along with balance and healing energy.
(Jemma Sands, $185)
5. OPI Hello Kitty Collection
What girl doesn’t love the perfect holiday mani? This collection is a great gift for your girlfriend. Her nails will look perfect with this wide range of colors, so you have plenty options.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
6. Ariana Grande 'Thank U, Next' Perfume
Optimistically outspoken. Playful yet cool. Thank U Next bursts opens with juicy notes of sparkling white pear and wild raspberry that soften with a heart of creamy coconut and delicate pink rose petals. Divine velvety musk infuses classic Ari sass, while macaroon sugar adds playful femininity. Full of attitude, full of sweetness.
(Ulta, $62)
7. Natalie Mills Bree Long Drop Earrings
These gorgeous earrings from Natalie Mills will fit perfectly in her stocking. It's a small yet gorgeous gift that will show her she’s the one.
(Natalie Mills, $59)
8. B3 Balm Rose Squalane Oil
Even better than a bouquet, this magically moisturizing oil, perfect for both face and body, soaks with organic rose buds for 72 hours. The subtle rose scent paired with a massage will make for a very romantic night!
(B3 Balm, $32)
9. Elizabeth Stone Jewelry Rainbow Earrings
Is she the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow? These stud earrings will show her your endless love for her this holiday season in a whimsical way.
(Elizabeth Stone Jewelry, $70)
10. Deborah Lippmann Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Nail Kit
The specially curated set contains Rich Girl SPF 25 hand cream, Stripper To Go (nail polish remover finger mitts), Smooth Operator buffer, Eco File nail file, fashion-size lacquers in Naked and My Old Flame, and fashion-size nail treatments: All About That Base base coat and Addicted to Speed top coat.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
11. Lineage Leather Tote
If she has a busy life (and we all do), she’s probably dragging around everything from her phone to her computer to a snack all the time. A really cute but also super functional leather tote will be her new favorite possession (after you, of course).
(Duluth Trading, $229.50)
Home and Living
12. Hydro Flask Mug
TempShield insulation keeps drinks cold or hot when used with lid. This mug is BPA-free and phthalate-free, made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
13. Manduka Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel
The Yogitoes towel is durable enough to take anywhere: the beach, the gym, pilates, or even traveling. Lightweight for convenient portability.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
14. Lele Sadoughi Velvet Pearl Padded Headband
If she loves the royals, she’ll love this bedazzled headband similar to styles often seen on Duchess Catherine or Duchess Meghan! Ivory velvet hand knotted over 1" width comfort fit headband and embellished with hand sewn acrylic ivory pearls.
(Lele Sadoughi, $150)
15. Sonos Move Smart Speaker
Get brilliant sound anywhere with the Sonos Move, the durable, battery-powered smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening. Easy to use, set-up takes minutes, and control is simple with the Sonos app, AirPlay 2, and your voice. Amazon Alexa is built right in, so you can play music, check news, set alarms, get your questions answered, and more — completely hands free.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
16. Aquis Rapid Dry Hair Towel
Help her maintain her hair! A hair towel made with exclusive, ultra-lightweight AQUITEX technology rapidly dries hair to a damp state with less heat and without damaging hair.
(Sephora, $30)
17. Dual Therapy Weighted Blanket by Brooklyn Bedding
This weighted blanket is designed to provide the deep touch pressure support that can result in a calmer, more soothing night’s sleep. Its dual therapy features come from a flippable and removable duvet cover: one side blankets you in a traditional, ultra cozy warmth and security; the other side provides the tranquility of weight, coupled with an advanced cooling fabric.
(Brooklyn Bedding, $139)
18. OnePlus 7T Smartphone
The OnePlus 7T is a premium, high-performing smartphone at an affordable price point, with an innovative triple-lens camera and backlight screen technology. IT features a blue-light-free screen to save skin, protect eyes and preserve beauty sleep.
(OnePlus, $599)
19. Living Legacies
This is such a sweet gift, because it gives the gift of memories. That’s the purpose of Living Legacies. They’ll send a questionnaire that guides users into preparing to speak with their loved one. Then, they interview the loved one by phone or in person for an hour or more. Next, the client receives an audio file of the interview and a transcript. A la carte options include a video of the interview and a coffee-table book.
(Living Legacies, $350+)
20. Dried Flower Bouquet
From House of Lilac, it's really the gift that keeps on giving, will last literally forever, and requires no maintenance. Sounds like the perfect combination to me, and makes for a great gift.
(House of Lilac, $45)
21. Pudus Slipper Socks
If her feet are always cold, show you are listening when she tells you. Give the gift of comfort! Featuring extra-fluffy sherpa lining and non-slip grippers, Pudus Slipper Sock collection wraps your feet in warmth so you can lounge in comfort and style.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
22. Maple Holistics Sensual Massage Oil
This oil is comprised of a medley of jojoba, sweet almond, and lavender, and is an absolute treat for her skin and senses. Also great as a body oil, this nourishing blend infuses skin with moisture and nutrients, and helps her to relax and unwind after a long day.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
23. UnHide Marshmallow Blanket
Most likely the coziest, fluffiest and softest blanket you’ll ever lay your hands on, UnHide's Marshmallow is made with 100 percent faux chinchilla polyester, can be put right in the washing machine, and comes in six striking colors.
(UnHide, $165)
24. Year & Day Infinite Candle
Holistically inspired by the colors and essence of the west coast, this is a sustainable and ethically-crafted, and brings the brand’s signature colors (Daybreak, Fog, Moon and Midnight) to life through fragrances reminiscent of the California coastline.
(Year and Day, $60)
25. Blueland Holiday Hand Soap Duo
Blueland’s Holiday Hand Soap Duo includes two glass hand soap dispenser bottles and six tablets featuring festive new scents — Evergreen, Peppermint, and Gingerbread. Keep one, give one, keep both, or give both. The choice is yours!
(Blueland, $30)
Food/Drink
26. Champagne Bonbons from Bixby & Co.
Is there anything more romantic than combining gourmet chocolate and champagne? These luxury bonbons feature an elegant cream and champagne filling molded in Bixby & Co.’s own bean-to-bar dark chocolate, and they’re gluten-free, non-GMO and have zero artificial ingredients.
(Bixby & Co., $16/6-piece; $32/12-piece)
27. Dash Mini Pie Maker
She’s as sweet as pie, right? Make delicious, single-serving mini pies on your countertop with the Dash Mini Pie Maker. From sweet pies to breakfast quiches and chicken pot pies, the Mini Pie Maker will do it all including a circular Crust Cutter.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
28. Mionetto Luxury Cartizze DOCG
This elegant Cartizze boasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic, multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pear alongside notes of citrus and glazed almonds. On the palate it is crisp, well-balanced, and elegant.
(Whisky Liquor Store, $70.69)
29. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé
Billecart-Salmon has been a family-run Champagne house since its establishment in 1818, known for their glorified use of Pinot Meunier. Their Rosé has developed a cult following for its dryness, elegance, and vibrant, bright salmon color.
(Wine, $79.99)
30. Lushy Wino Glasses
Lushy Wino offers fun wine-themed apparel and glassware. And the wine-loving women in your life will love the stemless or stemmed version of this glass.
(Lushy Wino, $15.95)
Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who loves browsing for cute gifts (and great sales) on the Internet, so she found a way to make it part of her job! Find her on Twitter or via email.
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